Gent d'ara : $b Comedia en dos actes

In a cramped but tidy Barcelona townhouse, a middle‑aged patriarch, Señor Francisco Rimbau, rules his modest household with a stern, old‑fashioned hand. His wife, the sensible Rosa, tries to keep the peace while their teenage son Joanet dreams of abandoning the family shop for a career in architecture. Around them swirl sharp‑tongued figures – the witty Donya Mercedes, the bemused Don Ignasi, and the sprightly maid Antonia – each adding their own flavor to the domestic drama. The opening scenes crackle with rapid, bantering dialogue that captures both the warmth and the tension of a family on the brink of change.

As Rimbau fumes over Joanet’s “wayward” ambition, the dispute erupts into a series of comic accusations and reluctant confessions. Rosa is caught between a father’s authority and a mother’s compassion, while the elders offer counsel that is as humorous as it is outdated. The play paints a vivid portrait of early‑twentieth‑century Catalan life, blending social critique with farcical moments. Listeners are drawn into a world where everyday struggles become stage‑worthy comedy, promising laughter and a glimpse into the generational rifts of the era.